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Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen

Start date: September 16, 2016

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May 12, 2008 Kim DeCina rated it liked it

Shelves: romance, amazing-characters, humor, classics, regency, comedy, social-satire

I recommend anyone who wants to get into this book watch an adaptation first, particularly the famous BBC miniseries with Colin Firth. Then read this, and be patient, and keep that adaptation in mind.

Because Austen's a great satirist, she pretty much originated the romantic comedy, and her female characters aren't just remarkable for their time, they're remarkable period. But she writes like she's telling you about a party she just attended, where everything was hilarious and witty and sparkling ...more

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Feb 08, 2009 Verity rated it really liked it

Shelves: literature

I wish I were as strong and outspoken as Lizzy some days, others I wonder if I am too quick to judge people. (Thank goodness Mr. Darcy is not a real person...)

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Apr 15, 2010 Anna Din rated it really liked it

Shelves: library

I read the shorter version of this book so I think it might be unfair to judge it. I'm sure the full version would have been more meticulous and would give me a better sense of Jane Austen's writing. However, even based solely on the plot, this book didn't blow my mind like I thought it would. Maybe because it was so hyped I expected so much more out of it. For the time period it was written in though, it was pleasing and fun to read. ...more

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Jul 11, 2011 Karen rated it it was amazing

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I had read Sense and Sensibility many years ago and now I have read Pride and Prejudice. I just love the sarcastic comments of Mr. Bennet. It was definitely a great read.

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Oct 12, 2017 Wes F rated it liked it · review of another edition

Finally...had to read this book, as it's my wife's favorite-of-all-time book and DVD series. It was OK. Maybe I need to read it a few more times... ...more

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